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West Allis City Hall at 7525 W. Greenfield Ave.
West Allis City Hall is located at 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. The announcement came by way of a certificate shared in a City of West Allis, WI Government Facebook post, which states that the committee designates West Allis City Hall a Milwaukee County Historic Landmark for its historic significance, presented on the 9th day of November 2026. The certificate bears the signatures of Kathy Nusslock, the Landmarks Committee chairperson, and Benjamin Barbera, the committee's executive director. According to the city's post, the designation recognizes the building's architectural significance and its connection to West Allis history, and officials describe it as an important example of modernist architecture in Milwaukee County.
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Milwaukee cracks down on food trucks violating health, community rules
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — The city of Milwaukee is cracking down on food trucks that are not following health and community guidelines. There are food truck zones scattered throughout the city where trucks are allowed to park and operate. “In some of our food truck zones, we have food...
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Christmas in the Ward Returns to Milwaukee With Fireworks Over the River
Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward is gearing up for its annual holiday kickoff, with Christmas in the Ward set for Friday, December 4, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Catalano Square. The free, family-friendly event promises a tree-lighting ceremony, fireworks over the river, and a visit from Santa and his reindeer, drawing neighbors into the cobblestone streets as the holiday season officially arrives downtown.
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How a Milwaukee gas station transformed from a place of convenience into a community hub
How do you usually pick a gas station when you need to fill up your tank? Most times, it comes down to location and how expensive it is. But for a loyal base of customers on Milwaukee’s South Side, their only factor is going to support Faisal Bhimani. He owns the BP and Citgo gas stations across the street from one another on Howard and Clement Avenues. His customers return not because of prices, but because of the community he’s built.
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Clock Tower Farms: Rockwell Automation opens first-of-its-kind indoor hydroponic farm
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A first-of-its-kind facility opened its doors in Milwaukee. Team members from Rockwell Automation, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, and Fork Farms came together on Thursday, Nov. 12, to celebrate the opening of Clock Tower Farms. Located at Rockwell's Milwaukee headquarters, the indoor hydroponic farm will expand fresh...
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Butler Inn reopens 15 months after flood damage forced it to close
The wait is over. After more than a year, Butler Inn has reopened. Located at 12400 W. Hampton Ave. in Butler, the restaurant closed in August 2025 after the record-breaking rainfall and floods in the Milwaukee area. According to a Nov. 10 Facebook post , the restaurant has reopened and will be open daily at 11 a.m. The kitchen closes at 9 p.m., the restaurant confirmed in a phone call with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "After more than a year of unexpected challenges, repairs, renovations, setbacks, and delays, we are beyond excited to FINALLY welcome everyone back to the Butler Inn," according to the post. The restaurant closed in mid-August 2025, according to the restaurant's Aug. 15, 2025, Facebook post. It closed due to substantial water damage and would be "closed for some time" to work on repairs. "Stay tuned as we will be back better than ever!" the post said. "We can't begin to express how grateful we are for the patience, encouragement, and support our amazing community has shown us throughout this journey. We've missed seeing your familiar faces, and we can't wait for you to see our beautiful new remodel," the recent post said. The Journal Sentinel
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West Allis tests AI system designed to make traffic lights more responsive
MILWAUKEE — Traffic doesn’t always follow a schedule. Construction can push drivers onto other roads. A special event can send a wave of cars through at once. One crash can back up traffic from one intersection to the next. West Allis is testing a traffic signal system that...
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El Impostor brings flavors from around the world to a tortilla near you
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- El Impostor in West Allis is bringing the taste of the globe to West Allis with tacos and tequila. "A taco is like a little suitcase. You can fit anything in it. We have a lot of flavors coming from different parts of the world. We have a Korean style taco, we have shrimp tacos, we even have soy tacos. It's a little bit of everything," said "Xavier Obando the general Manager at El Impostor.